After unleashing destruction across portions of Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola through midweek, Melissa will track in a general northeast direction, emerging into the waters north of eastern Cuba and approaching the Bahamas.

Beyond the Caribbean, the storm still has a long journey ahead, with an Eye Path® that will take it close enough to Bermuda and Atlantic Canada to bring wind and rain impacts. Near the end of this historic hurricane's lifespan, it is anticipated to eventually become a non-tropical storm as it moves into the waters of the far Northern Atlantic Ocean.

Melissa to advance northeastward through the Bahamas

Through midweek, Melissa will gradually move northeastward across the Bahamas, making its final departure from the Caribbean Islands. In addition to traveling into sligh

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